GT Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

GT Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classes
Adults: M-W 7:30-9pm
Fri 6-7:30 PM
Sat 11:30-1pm
Women: Sat 10-11am

The GT Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy started in Tallmadge on May 5th, 2014. The school moved to Akron in September 2016. Head Instructors are Nova Uniao Black Belts, Todd Meighen and Gregory Hammerton. The school was formerly known as the "Dudu Barros Jiu-Jitsu Academy". The name may be new, but the school has been around the Northeast Ohio area since the late 1990's. Eduardo "Dudu" Barros grew up i

n Brazil, and moved to America around 1997. Eduardo began training at a young age in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His first school was the Carlson Gracie Academy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Dudu trained under the legendary Carlson Gracie Sr. He eventually began training with one of Carlson's top students, Andre Pederneiras. Andre Pederneiras is the leader of the Nova Uniao Team in Rio. The Nova Uniao Team is home to current UFC Featherweight Champ Jose Aldo, former UFC Bantamweight Champ Renan Barao, and Bellator Bantamweight Champ Eduardo Dantas. Andre Pederneiras just recently awarded Eduardo Barros with his 2nd Degree Black Belt in December of 2013. Eduardo decided that he wanted to pursue other interests in his life, and he decided to hand over the reigns of the Academy to two of his Black Belt Students, Todd Meighen and Gregory Hammerton. If you visit Eduardo's website (www.dudubarrosjj.com), you will find the following message:

Thank you for visiting my website. I have recently closed my Brazilian jiu-jitsu school in order to pursue new challenges in my life. I will still be training and supporting the sport I love in the state of Ohio. I would suggest you to train with two of my black belts Greg Hammerton and Todd Meighen who recently opened their school in Tallmadge OH. Greg’s phone number is (330) 265-7772 and the new academy’s address is: 450 West Ave, Tallmadge OH 44278. I will soon be training there and supporting my students. Sincerely
Eduardo “Dudu” Barros

New name, new location, but the same great quality of instruction! Todd and Gregg are excited to continue Eduardo's hard work!

Final reminder! Seminar tomorrow morning from 10-Noon!
04/11/2026

Final reminder! Seminar tomorrow morning from 10-Noon!

02/24/2026
02/24/2026

FUNDAMENTAL CLASS CANCELLED TODAY

01/27/2026

FUNDAMENTAL CLASS CANCELLED TODAY!

01/26/2026

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ALL CLASSES CANCELLED TODAY

🎁 Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer or a last-minute gift?Give the gift that actually makes a difference — a GT B...
12/14/2025

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Give the gift that actually makes a difference — a GT Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gift certificate, now 20% OFF for the holidays!

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My Martial Arts School, GT Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, will once again be hosting a Turkey Roll/Open Mat on Thanksgiving mornin...
11/18/2025

My Martial Arts School, GT Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, will once again be hosting a Turkey Roll/Open Mat on Thanksgiving morning at 10 AM! All schools welcome! We ask all participants to donate a minimum of $20 to benefit the Officer Joshua T. Miktarian Memorial Scholarship Fund (website: www.Josh45.com). This was a great success last year, so let's keep this going! Joshua T. Miktarian was the first police officer killed in the line of duty in the history of the Twinsburg Police Department. The Officer Joshua T. Miktarian Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to carry on Officer Joshua Miktarian’s dedication to the field of Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement. Two scholarships are awarded on an annual basis to a graduating student from both Twinsburg High School and Tallmadge High School due to Officer Miktarian’s link to both communities. Josh was a friend, and fellow Martial Artist, and he is missed dearly by so many people! Let's keep his memory alive, and donate to this great cause! If you are unable to attend or you wish to donate to this great cause, check out the website above or donate at the Venmo Account Scan Code attached. You can also donate at the GTBJJ Zelle link with attached Scan Code!

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51 Southeast Avenue
Tallmadge, OH
44278

Opening Hours

Monday 6pm - 9pm
Wednesday 6pm - 9pm
Friday 7:30pm - 9pm
Saturday 9:30am - 2pm

Telephone

+13302942600

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